"Nobody can escape the cycle of cause and effect; we are forever its slaves. Our only hope and salvation lie in understanding the reasons behind it, thoroughly understanding the differences between computers and humans, your differences from me. That is the true source of power; without it, you're nothing. That's why you came to me, because you're ignorant, you have no power, you're just a tiny screw. Since I know you'll obey, I'll tell you what to do—get back there and tell that witch her time is almost up."
At last, here, the lengthy monologue ended. Adrian, maintaining that wicked, arrogant, self-aggrandizing, and somewhat world-weary smile, didn't dare to move until the assistant director's "cut" sounded, after which he loosened his tie and took a deep breath.
